Re: Need advice

[Guest guest]

Deb,

I'm not sure, but it sounds like you have a lot of comorbities (health

problems). See what Dr. Thayer says before doing anything with your

meds, then take it from there. Maybe he can help change your regular

doc's mind if he thinks the surgery is necessary. Hang in there and keep

us posted!

- AA

deb craig wrote:

>

> Hi!

>

> I just joined your group and need some advice and/or words of wisdom. I

> have an initial consultation with Dr. Thayer on 1/18/01. I am a 39 year old

> woman, 5'5 " and weigh 230 (and gaining). I have a family history of Type II

> Diabetes and heart disease. I am currently taking 20 mg/daily of Celexa for

> depression. My gallbladder was removed 5 years ago. I have high

> cholesterol, swelling of the feet and ankles, knee pain, lower back pain,

> occasional urinary stress incontinence, low energy and trouble breathing

> after limited exertion. My husband says I could win an award for my snoring

> (not every night).

>

> Do you think that I may qualify for surgery with a BMI under 40?

>

> Also, my PCP has thus far denied me a referral. She wants to try changing

> my medication (which would be the 3rd change). I have asked her to

> reconsider the referral stating all of my health concerns. I have also told

> her that I will not change my medication, as it is working well. My weight

> was an issue long before I started taking medication, so that can't be the

> reason for my weight change. I have gained 90 pounds in the last 9 years

> and have only been on medication for the last 2 years!

>

> Short of finding a new PCP at this late date, do you have any suggestions?

> My insurance is Tufts.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Alice,

Thanks for your input. I am still fighting with my PCP about even getting

a referral. If she won't give me one I will have to find a new PCP. I

can't afford to pay for it out-of-pocket. I'll let you know how things go.

Re: Need advice

> Deb,

>

> I'm not sure, but it sounds like you have a lot of comorbities (health

> problems). See what Dr. Thayer says before doing anything with your

> meds, then take it from there. Maybe he can help change your regular

> doc's mind if he thinks the surgery is necessary. Hang in there and keep

> us posted!

>

> - AA

>

> deb craig wrote:

> >

> > Hi!

> >

> > I just joined your group and need some advice and/or words of wisdom. I

> > have an initial consultation with Dr. Thayer on 1/18/01. I am a 39 year

old

> > woman, 5'5 " and weigh 230 (and gaining). I have a family history of

Type II

> > Diabetes and heart disease. I am currently taking 20 mg/daily of Celexa

for

> > depression. My gallbladder was removed 5 years ago. I have high

> > cholesterol, swelling of the feet and ankles, knee pain, lower back

pain,

> > occasional urinary stress incontinence, low energy and trouble breathing

> > after limited exertion. My husband says I could win an award for my

snoring

> > (not every night).

> >

> > Do you think that I may qualify for surgery with a BMI under 40?

> >

> > Also, my PCP has thus far denied me a referral. She wants to try

changing

> > my medication (which would be the 3rd change). I have asked her to

> > reconsider the referral stating all of my health concerns. I have also

told

> > her that I will not change my medication, as it is working well. My

weight

> > was an issue long before I started taking medication, so that can't be

the

> > reason for my weight change. I have gained 90 pounds in the last 9

years

> > and have only been on medication for the last 2 years!

> >

> > Short of finding a new PCP at this late date, do you have any

suggestions?

> > My insurance is Tufts.

> >

> >

> >